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Iru Mugan: science of the times

Vikram, a cold-hearted secret agent, a widower, is the only one who can save the universe.




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Jyo Achyutananda: Journey worth your time

Establishing Srinivasa Avasarala’s repertoire as a director




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Baar Baar Dekho: stuck in a time warp

Passionless performances and cardboard characters mark this much awaited directorial debut by Nitya Mehra




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Sully: Captain America




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Oppam: When narrative fails a meaty role




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Rekka: Men are from mass

With ‘Rekka’, ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi makes this trip to aruval land. But has he arrived?




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Nandini Nursing Home: Comedians run riot

A refreshing vehicle for a director and an actor making their debuts




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Aavu Puli Madhyalo Prabhas Pelli: Waste of time




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Manalo Okkadu: Framed by the media

R.P. Patnaik’s take on the fourth estate fails to appeal




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Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo: Moments to savour

Gautam Menon presents a classy urban romance that swiftly shifts into an action-thriller




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‘Aavasavyuham’ movie review: Fantasy and realism find a perfect balance in this surreal mockumentary

Krishand RK’s award-winning ‘Aavasavyuham’ is on the environment and man’s innate link with nature




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‘Panchathantram’ movie review: This anthology is a potpourri and the women make it watchable 

With Brahmanandam as a storyteller, the Telugu anthology film ‘Panchathantram’ looks at memories through sensory experiences and a couple of stories hit the sweet spot




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‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story

Newcomers led by Sumanth Prabhas get the carefree rural Telangana vibe right in the Telugu film ‘Mem Famous’, which shines in a few segments but falls short of being a roller coaster fun ride




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Adidas Switch FWD review | Switches forward by mending past and present

The Adidas Switch Fwd series effectively blends the soft EVA foam with the harder TPU plate to give a comfortably cushioned midsole for running on city roads




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GoM to review GST on JDA in real estate sector, Council to meet on September 9

HC had ruled in February that transfer of right to develop land under JDA shall be taxable




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Arihant partners with Empee Hotels to build new commercial space in Chennai

This project will integrate office space with hospitality services, says a release




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Ravi Menon named chairman of Sobha Group

Sobha Group founder-chairman PNC Menon to retire




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Metro Group eyes ₹1,000 crore revenue from Thane projects

The group plans to introduce one-of-its-kind luxury projects with modern ecosystem for the discerning professionals who prefer Thane over Mumbai




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L&T Construction reduces timelines by 50% with 3D printing technology

‘By using this technology, a villa project that would typically take 24 to 36 months can be completed in 12 months’




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Positive response to Small and Medium REITs: SEBI Chief

There is an imbalance of power between large institutions and small investors, and regulations have helped foster trust in the system, Says Madhabi Puri Buch




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NBCC sells commercial and office space worth over ₹14,000 cr

The highest price fetched during the e-auction for a unit (at the World Trade Centre) was ₹62,261 per sq ft




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Ajoy Mehta leaves behind a more compliant real estate sector in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority’s outgoing chairman did not shy away from wielding the regulatory whip, ensuring that builders realised that homebuyers have the right to expect timely delivery of their houses, with all the promised amenities




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Meghna Infracon expands portfolio with new Mumbai residential project 

The project aims to offer 1 and 2 BHK luxurious apartments, with construction already underway




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Dholera SIR attracting ₹2,000-3,000 crore investment annually in land and plots

Formed in 2016, DICDL is owned 51 per cent by the Gujarat government and 49 per cent by the central government




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Homebuyers gain from removal of differential tax rates on preferred locations, lowering overall costs

One third of the transaction value of an immovable property is attributed to land, which is excluded from and it is not included for calculation of GST calculation




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Brookfield-led consortium completes acquisition of American Tower’s operations in India

The acquisition, valued at $2.2 billion, encompasses approximately 76,000 communications sites, solidifying the consortium’s commitment to advancing India’s connectivity




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Bengaluru leads retail/consumer packaged goods GCC boom as India sees rapid growth in the sector

The ANSR report anticipates over 25 new GCCs in the sector to emerge in the next 2-3 years, further solidifying India’s position as a global hub




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RMZ offers 0.3 million sqft of commercial space to Chevron Global Technology in Bengaluru

The CEO of RMZ Office and RMZ NXT, Thirumal Govindraj, highlighted India’s appeal for GCC expansion due to sophisticated, tech-powered workspaces and lower office rentals




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Property Share files for first SM REIT scheme to raise ₹353 crore

Property Share Investment Trust introduces PropShare Platina, a real estate investment scheme with high returns in Bengaluru




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Institutional investments in real estate advance 45% in July-September: Colliers

Alternate assets, which include data centres, life sciences and schools, did not receive any funding in July-September.




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Home sales, office leasing show robust growth in 2024 so far

BL Mumbai Bureau Knight Frank India reports 9 per cent rise in home sales and 27 per cent increase in office leasing in 2024




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CREDAI’s strategic collaboration with IIMA unveils advanced real estate leadership programme

This initiative, exclusively available to senior management of CREDAI-affiliated real estate firms across India, aims to provide strategic insights and skills essential for navigating the challenges of the rapidly evolving real estate market.




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Baashyaam to invest ₹420 crore to develop the commercial-cum-residential property Crowne Plaza

The units in the property, which once used to be a famous hotel, will be one of the costliest in the city




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Pune’s home sales value surges 19% in Q3 2024 despite a slight dip in transactions

Based on data from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), the city’s home sales value jumped 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching ₹13,865 crore




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Mindspace REIT NOI crosses ₹500 cr for first time in Q2

The REIT reported 6 per cent higher revenue at ₹623 crore




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EFC gets SEBI nod for India’s first small & medium REIT IPO 

With plans for a ₹500 crore IPO through its subsidiary, EFC REIT, the company aims to enhance its investment management and commercial real estate operations.




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WeHouse streamlines home construction with transparency, expands to Tier-II cities

By dividing the construction journey into 24 well-defined milestones, the startup provides clients with complete visibility into their projects, aligning payments with milestones to build trust




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October home sales soar in Mumbai; Builders to keep the frenzy going

According to state government data, it has garnered revenue of over ₹1,200 crore as stamp duty from the city alone




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Sattva Group plans ₹14,000-crore investment to build 80 m sft of residential, commercial projects

Co-living space a focus area for Sattva Group, eyes co-living capacity of 15-16,000 beds by year-end




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Brigade to invest ₹800 crore to develop 1 million sq ft residential apartments in West Chennai

West Chennai is one of the fastest growing parts of the city




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IBBI pushes for land authorities to join CoC meetings in real estate insolvency cases

Releases discussion paper to revamp real estate insolvency, addressing seven key areas




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Choices galore for home interiors




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Lepakshi crafts mela gets under way

The exhibition was launched by Revenue Divisional Officer S. Venkata Rao and can be called as the perfect place to shop for college-going girls.




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Craft mela by Rakalai Handicrafts




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Arundhati Menon: The rich weave of Madras




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How China came to Chennai

Anusha Parthasarathy peeps into the oldest crockery shops and finds how they have changed to suit changing times



  • History & Culture

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Experimenting with beads

IT professional Anitha Sanju makes customised jewellery under the brand Glitter n’ Hues




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I am…Padmakumar – Metal craftsman




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Something for everyone

Ethnic wear, jewellery, knick knacks…. this fair has it all




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Artisans steal the limelight